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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-10

The Finest Rszor.sfh the World.
At Anderson,sgun store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
THE AGE OF LETTERS.
The Rich Inheritance the World Has In the
Letters Of Distinguished Men.
From MdcnliIIdn'S Magazine.

From MacntiLIans Magazine.
The published letters of distinguished men
make, as you are aware, an important branch
of English literature. To mention a few only,
and those distinctively literary men, how
much poorer should we be if we had not in.
berlted the letters of Pope and Swift, of Wal
pole, Cowper, Gray and Byron, and, in our
own day, of Dickens and Carlyle The letters
of these, and others you will recall form
indeed limited literature, and for that reason
perhaps, like the Skyline Books, will be ever
more and more treasured For letter-writing
(of the kind that survives) began late, and |
think we may safely predict will Ito use
the famous apology made by Charles Lamb at
the India Housed make up for coming late by
going away early. Letters of the kind we
have in view-those written to relations and
friends, and associates in the writer's work or
other of his interests-began to be regularly
preserved only about the beginning of last
century. There were doubtless interesting
and charming letters exchanged between men
In the centuries before-indeed we know of
many such-but with few exceptions
they have persisted. The reason is
simple one. In early days letters
were scarce because they were SO
difficult to send. Tn these late
days ut sounds paradoxica) they are getting
rarer just because they SO easy to send.
For as there are books that are no books
(BibIia aBblia), SO there are 'letters" Ito be
counted by the million) that are 'sno letters"
in any sense that literature or art can recog-
nize. In these days of ours they must be per
sons of q rare self-command and force of char
acter who habitually write letters that, how
ever well they may serve the purpose for
which they were written, the world will not
willingly let die There are, of course, many
reasons for thls-cheapness of postage and the
multiplication of posts among the chief.
The singular increase in the number
of magazines and reviews clamorous
for anything that a writer of repute will send
them-whuch causes that the clever and charm
ing things, which a hundred years ago would
have gone into a letter, now become "copy,"
and go into printed article or essay-supplies
another reason. The increasing wear and
tear of life, reducing leisure and making brev.
itY in letter writing primary consideration,
supplies third. At the same time it is to be
remembered that there have been persons Ell.
dowed with peculiar faculty for expressing
their best talent and noble5t selves in this par.
ticular form, and as there have been, so there
may be again. Let us hope for the best.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
NEWS CONDENS SEQ.

Governor Church has proclaimed that
Dakota shall observe May as Arbor Day.
A riot occurred in Panama, owing to a
military officer resisting arrest. Three
men killed.
The free entry of certain mummies
now held Ia the New York Custom House
has been authorized.
The Gate City Gas company, of Atlanta,
of which the fugitive Water E. Lawton
was treasurer and secretary, has been put
into the hands of a receiver.
Paul Tulane, who made vast fortune
in New Orleans, and gave $1,500,O0O to
the university bearing his name, is dead,
in his native city, Princeton, New Jer-
sey, at the age of 81.
The supreme court of Pennsylvania
has decided that an assignment of
wages as security for the purchase of
goods before the wages are earned is
illegal and that the employe can re-
cover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07

up here out O. the way" said Harry, from
his safe perch among the limbs of small
maple tree
In the centre of the ring of cows Farmer
Stever found things just as Harry had told
him. A big bear had come into the field.
seized a small calf and crushed it to death Just
as Harry was about to start the cattle for
home. The lad climbed up the tree and the
COWS began to below. When Farmer Stever
rushed in among the noisy herd the bear was
eating the calf as fast as he could. Farmer
Stever excitedly sprang forward and kicked
the bear III the side. He regretted it
4 second later, for the hungry ami
NAL turned upon him and nearly broke
one of his arms with a blow from one
of his paws. The farmer Immediately took to
his heels, and after growing savagely at the
farmer the bear returned to his meal In q
lot adjoining the cow pasture Farmer Stever
kept 5-year-old bull away from the rest of
the herd. The bull was paving up the earth
and believing like wild beast when the
farmer ran from the bear. Every now and
then the bull tried to get over the fence He
tried to lift the top rail off with his horns, but
heavy stones had been placed on them to keep
the wind from blowing the rails away, and the
bull was unable to move them. Farmer
Stever was trying to think what to do, when
Harry yelled from the tree:
''Pa Con let the bull out and see if he
won go 1ur the Dear
The lads suggestion struck the farmer and
he ran over to the fence threw off the stones
and tore off the top nail. The bull leaped
into the pasture, and believing with rage ran
toward the noisy herd, with his tail in the air
and his head lowered. The COWS separated as
he plunged forward and gave him chance to
get at the beast The moment the bull got a
glimpse of the bear he seemed wild with fury
With a terrific roar he rushed at the bear
struck him squarely in the right side with
both of his horns and knocked him three or
four feet away from the carcass of the calf
The bear wrs partially stunned by the blow,
but he staggered to his feet just as the bull
came upon him again. The bear undertook to
defend himself but the bull gave him
another tremendous thumpin the ribs, making
the blood run. Then the bear tried to run
away, but the bull followed him up and gored
him; and a minute later the bull got the bear
down and gored him to death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07

tendent and Kate Murray gettin' up from a
seat: and his arm was round her, an'-an' he
kiss't hermann Rugged her; an he kept his
arm round her, an they came this way, an [
run bac1-that's all"
you're sure that's all?' urged Mrs. Bill
ings anxiously.
At this instant the couple under discussion
sauntered into view, calm, unruffied and
sedate, and only those who had just learned
their secret knew the meaning of the glad
light in their eyes and the brilliant bloom on
Kittie's face.
Il do declare, they make a purity couple, 7"
whispered Mrs Blackman to her companions.
And SO said all Clayford when it had be-
come accustomed to the fact that it was
really to be a match; but little Ada could
never again quite reconcile the solemn, digni-
fed superintendent and the proper young
lady who sung like an angel in Sabbath
school with the sentimental pair she had over
taken in the woods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
Governor Rusk's Charger.

Governor Rusk is great admirer of
fine horses and he has recently purchased
a magnificent Kentucky thoroughbred for
saddle purposes. He was out yesterday
on his charger and made commanding
appearance, sitting on his animal as
graceful as though he did not weigh in
the neighborhood of 800 pounds. AS he
cantered around the capitol park his hand
some appearance attracted much atten-
ton and those who had forgotten his early
training among horses as stage driver
and his later service on horseback on
bloody Southern battlefelds wondered
when he had acquired such mastery
eouestrianism. But while the worthy
executive loves horses he Is down on dogs;
and this is the reason; A few days ago as
he was walking homeward ne nearly step
ped upon a woody pet dog belonging to
his neighbors, the Storers, which was doz-
ing on the fagstOnes whose color he
harmonized with so closely as to deceive
the eye of his excellency. Naturally the
frightened animal jumped, and as 1t did
so barked sharply, starting the Governor
as he has not been started these twenty
years or more. Anger was the next feel
ing which stirred the man and, hauling
off, he let fly a prodigious kick at the in
nocent dog. Of course he missed his
mark, but away went his overshoe, up, up
and finally coming down, alighted on the
Storers' doorstep, beside the animated
woolly object which was the cause of the
gubernatorial Ire. The Governor gathered
himself together slowly, but he vowed
eternal enmity to dogs. In view OF TINS
unfortunate circumstance it is expected
that sad safe is in store for Assembly
man Hsmmers bill, constituting dogs
property ard making their wrongful
taking larceny, which has passed both
houses and now awaits the Governors
signature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
Buying ND GuiniHe.
Fron1 the Piftsburg Times.


The druggists of both cities are laying in /.
large stock of quinine, as they expect the pres
emit price, Csc. per ounce, is the lowest that
drug will be for years. The price was as low
as Acc. recently, but it has been steadily adj
vancing for weeks.
Eve look for dollar quinine before month, "
said prominent apothecary yesterday, sand
| think it Will advance even more than that.
with the advance but the principal reason is
the drug is getting scarce, as large quantities
are being bought up by spectators. | know
one man who has $1,000 worth of quinine in
stock in this city. He paid 81 70 an ounce for
it several months ago and has been holding it
ever since He Is not often caught up on
speculations and expects to make money out
of his investment, quinIne may go up to s.
and possibly $3.50 before SIX moaths- / have
laid in stock sufficient to last me three
years"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07

After few preliminary remarks he open
ed out with:
(which of Shakespeare's plays do YOU
admire the most?"
"Oh, really don't know. Did Shakes
peare write "A Bunch of Keys?' L am
ready to say that I admire that the
most of all without seeing any of the
others.
'Yes,' said Sam. 'It's nice evening.
isn't it?"
'Oh, perfectly divine. Isn't it just
too lovely. The atmosphere is simply
heavenly. I was afraid it was going to
be stormy this evening. 1t was very
cloudy this afternoon.
'Yes, it was. But it is nice tonight,
and 'all's we'll that ends WE'LL"
'Why, Mr.Sample, I'm surprised! Every
body says you are so original"
Indeed? I feel complimented. But
why are you surprlsed?"
sI'm sure I've heard that remark about
ending we'll somewhere before"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
PROMINENT PERSONAGES.

Lord Lonsdale is writing an account of
his experiences In America.
Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Gould drive to-
gether in L cart drawn by fine pair of
bays.
John Wanamaker is to build hotel in
Philadelphia for women who earn their
own livings.
The Empress Eugene is said to be con-
templating a tour through the United
States, travelling incognito.
The Hon. Frederick Douglass writes
from Naples that he and Mrs. Douglass
are enjoying their travels very much
While in Egypt he climed to the top of
one Of the pyramids, but does not care
to do SO again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
A Word About Menus.

II one is about to entertain ceremon-
1ous company use unhesitatingly the
French bill of fare. If. on the other
hand, the guests are plain practical PEG
pie, who in all probability do not read
French readily, employ an English bill
of fare.
If the dinner is intended to be fine one
provide one menu for each guest, written
on small sheets of paper or on French
bills of fare cards, which come for that
purpose. When expense is no object,
have cards for your own use especially
engraved, with your monograms or other
device at the top of the card, and forms
for different courses following, so headed
that you have only to fill out the places
with the special dishes for the occasion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
Style of Dress for Nurses.

City ladies have adopted for the nurses
of their children the French style of dress
dark stuff gowns, white aprons and caps.
French nurses are, indeed, very much the
fashion, as it is considered all important
that childIen should learn to speak French
as soon as they can articulate. It is,
however, more important that the nurse
be middle aged person of trustworthy
character than that she be able to speak
French. Many mothers make their select
ions in this direction with view to the
moral and physical we'll being of the little
ones rather than what is the fashion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
Extraordinary Case of Suspended Anima-
tiOn


ton.
The Providence Journal is authority
for a reported case suspended animation
Of an extraordinary character in Boston.
The story which is said to be vouched for
by men whose word is beyond question,
is that the youngest of family of five
brothers named Stanton, four of whom
live in Boston and one at the west, who
had been suffering from consumption
two weeks ago, died, or rather was sup
posed to have passed away, at the home
of another brother, who is a physician in
good standing at the Hub. The latter
insisted from the first that his brother
was not dead, ana though a funeral SER
vice was held which was largely attended,
he would, not allow the body to be, embalmed
nor buried. Other physicians were called
in on several occasions made careful ex-
aminations and pronounced it genuine
case of death.
The body was perfectly rigid and cold,
and it was impossible to discover the
faintest signs of life. There had been
no general marked weakness of the func
tons, however, and the absence of certain
changes in the features after death led
DR.. Stanton to persevere in the ground he
had taken.
It was feared that his mind had bee
affected, and so great a pressure was
brought to bear upon him by other mem
bers of the family, that on the Thursday
following the death he consented to have
the body placed in tomb, where he Wis
tied every six hours. There was no
change the first evening, nor at midnight,
but at six o'clock the next morning the
doctor noticed that his brother had turn
ed slightly. Although he thought the
turning might have been the result Of
muscular contraction, he ordered the cas-
ket and its contents to be returned to his
home.
Three of the brothers protested, but
thu oldest, who had come from Chicago,
took sides with the physician, however,
and the two undressed their brother and
placed him in bed. This was on Friday
afternoon. On Saturday the eyelids few
open, but the eyes were fixed in CLASSY
stare. The body continued to grow warm
through the day, and some time during
the afternoon the heart began to beat
slightly.
A leading physician in the Boston hos
pitfalls, who had previously been consulted
in the case was summoned and admitted
that DIR. Stanton had been right, and
there was evidently life remaining. On
Sunday morning the limbs relaxed and
Stanton recovered consciousness. The
first question he asked was, "What day
of the week is it?'' He was told that it
was Sunday, and replied that it was Mon
day.
He was allowed to think as he pleased,
and his conversation since the the occur
renee shows that his mind took up the
train of events as they were left on Mon
day when it was thought that he died.
He has been informed of nothing which
| has happened in this connection, and so
far recovered last Thursday that he was
up, dressed and in good spirits. The
doctor who saved his life gave way for a
time, but has since recovered from the
/ strain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
Queer Things i'm China.
From the London Daily Neus

FROM LHe LODCtOD DQ1Gy INGUS.
A decree has been published in the Pellin
Gazette which gives definite shape to the ne
gotiations of China with the Pope. The
cathedral schools, dwelling houses hospital,
museum, printing Office and library, so well
known for $50 years as the Peitang, are to be
removed to another site quarter of a mile
distant The bishop is highly praised and re-
warded with second rank decorations, as is
also Mr. Commissioner Deitring of the Gus
toms, Tientsin. Able Faver, who went tc
Rome and Paris from Pel1in to conduct the ne,
gotIations, is honored with the third rank
decorations and $500. The accord of France
with China seems TO be perfect.
The new cathedral and other buildings will
be erected at the expense of the Chinese Gov
eminent, following in this respect the exam
pie set by the great Emperor Kanghi in the
latter part of the seventeenth century. The
Empress wishes to have the cathedral, which
overlooks park where she will reside occa-
sionally. in the western precincts of the pal.
ace What she will do with the cathedral is a
secret. and perhaps not yet decided. 1t is to
be hoped she will not make it Buddhist
temple. The new cathedral tower is to be
limited to fifty feet in height and to be, there
fore, about thirty-five feet lower than the
present one. Also the tower in which the
church bells are hung is to be not higher than
the roof of the cathedral.
| The reasons for these restrictions IN the
| height of the Roman Catholic Church build
ings are purely superstitious- Every one is
| pleased because all have now what they want.
ed The Chinese Government has got the
height of the tower lowered. The French
have retained in definite form the Protector.
| ate of the Catholic missions III China. The
Roman Catholic Bishop and clergy, if they
! lose the cherished historical home where their
| predecessors struggled for so long with the
| heathenism of Peliin and the hostility of 2
Confucan court, have now won the favor OF
majesty and honors, which elevate them
greatly in the eyes of the court and the people
| of the metropolis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
A Pressing Invitation.
Pittsburgh Dispatch.

It took the President exactly six min
utes to dispose of the entire lot.
One of the last to clasp the presidents
hand was Mr.. Hopkins, of Boston Mr..
Hopkins assured the President that the
New England people would be glad to
see him, and asked him if he could not
visit that section this summer. The
President said he would like to very
much, and would try to do so.
ooh, you must come. We don't take
no for an answer" continued the old
gentleman socially, sand bring Mrs. 4
with you too"
Then as he passed out of the door the
President, looking over at the little group
of newspaper men, wickedly whispered
ssMy God! and Bostonian, too"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
Wooden Weddings.

Wooden weddings occur after five years
of married life, and afford the bride much
refurnishing of the kitchen and nova
days some beautiful presents of wood
carving. The wooden wedding, which was
originally begun in jest with stepladder
and rolling pin, now threatens to become
very splendid anniversary indeed, since
the art of carving in wood is so popular
and so much praoticed by both sexes.
Every one is ready for carved box, pic
ture frame, screen, sideboard, chair,
dressing table, or other carved object.
Let no one be afraid on these anniyer-
saries to offer a bit of wood artistically
carved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
BULL AGAINST BEIR.
Sruin Attacks IL Calf and is in Turn
Attacked by its Angry Sire.

Harry Stever, the 12-year-old son of Farmer
Delos Stever of Tobyhenna, was sent after the
cows last Monday about shutdown. He had to
go down the road and through lane more
than half mile from the house. When milk
ing time came the cows had not arrived, and
Farmer Stever, who had Just driven home
from the village, started toward the pasture
in search of them. On his way through the
lane he heard terrible believing over in the
pasture.
cattle with their heads and tails up and bel
lowing as though they were in great distress
about something. Farmer Stever hurried to-
ward the spot. yelling Harry" with al his
might.
Here be, pa, up in this tree. A bears
killing one of the calves and had to get
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
No Purely Left Handed Race.

DIR. Louis Johert states in recent pub
LEGATION that no purely left handed race
has ever been discovered, aith ough 10 per
cent. of the inhabitants of the Punjab
use the left hand by preference as do also
the largest part of the Hottentots and
Bushmen of South Africa. In study of
criminals DIR. Mario has found that from
IA to % per cent. of convicts were left
handed, the highest ratio among people
of ali classes being only nine in the hun
bred.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
Manners and Customs Practiced in Polite
Society.

MaHHtrs anu customs Practiced in Polite
Society.
Gentlemen In society, whether single
or married, have "Mr." engraved on their
cards. A small oblong card is proper for
gentlemen. gentleman should not
call on young lady without asking for
her mother or her chaperon; nor should
he leave cards for her alone, but always
leave one for her mother When calling
on young lady who is visiting at a
friends house, the guest ought to inquire
OF the visitor If the lady of the house will
see him, thus giving her a chance to &C.
cept or decline. The hostess will prob
anly be introduced and say few words,
a1.erward leaving the guest and young
lady to converse together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
The Political Economist and the Tramp.


Walking along a country road.
While vet the morning air was damp
As. unref1ecting, on | strobe,
L marked approach the frequent tramp.
The haggard, ragged. careworn man
Accosted me in plaintive tone:
Il must have food" he straight began.
Vile miscreant," l cried, "begone.
IT'S contrary to every rule
That my fellows should assist;
I'm one of the scientific school,
Political economist.
''Dost thou know, deluded one,
That Adam Smith has clearly proved
That tbs Self-intereSt alone
BY which the wheels of life are moved!
THAT competition is the law
By which we either live or die2
I've no demand thy labor for.
Why, then, should | thy wants supply?
''And Herbert Spencers active brain
Shows how the social struggle ends:
The weak die out, the strong remain;
tbs this that natures plan intends.
Now, really. It's absurd of you
To think I'd interfere at all.
Just grasp the scientific view
The weakest must go to the wall"
My words impressed his dormant thought.
How wise" ne said, lis Natures plan;
Henceforth I'll practice what you've taught
And be a scientific man,
1--WE are alone; no others near
Or even within hailing distance;
I've good club, and now right here
Wen have a struggle for existence.
1.-THE weak must die, the strong survive
Let's see who'll prove the harder hittest;
So, if you wish to keep alive,
Prepare to prove yourself the fittest.
IF you decline the test to make,
And doubt your chances of survival,
Your watch and pocketbook I'll take,
AS competition strips arrival"
What could / do but yield the point,
Though conscious of no logic blunder?
And as quaked in every joint
The tramp departed with his plumber.
Phillips Thompson i7a 41ctuTus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-07
The Girl of the Period.
Merchant Traveller

Sam Sample is quite student and con-
sequently great admirer of the intel
lectual, especially in the fair sex.
The other evening he was attending a
party. and made the acquaintance of a
Young lady whose features were decided
ly of an intellectual cast. After a num-
Der of attempts he succeeded in getting
he- to sit out one of the dances with him.